$55+ Cheap flights to Iowa

One of the Great Plains states, Iowa’s climate has wild weather with thunderstorms, droughts, blizzards, and hailstorms, and the western part of the state is in tornado alley.Iowa generally has hot and humid summers with temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees (F). Winters are cold and harsh, January temperatures are generally in the teens and 20s, and travel can be difficult. Spring and fall are mild, but the springs are wet. Typically, the state has 266 sunny or partly sunny days and an average of 30 inches of winter snowfall.

Peak Season: Summer is the peak tourist season. July and August are busy with fairs and festivals, and the Iowa State Fair (the state’s largest event) is held in August. There are lots of outdoor activities, and summer is the time for golfing, fishing, hiking, camping, and biking. Travelers booking flights to Iowa during the summer season should plan in advance and book Iowa flights and hotels ahead of time. Off Season: Des Moines is comfortable in late spring and early autumn, especially May and September, when temperatures are in the low 70s. Winter has cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, although the weather can make travel around the state difficult.

Driving is the best way to get around Iowa and its cities, and the best way to see the state. Scenic drives take you to the Madison Country bridges, along the Mississippi valley, and through the Loess Hills. Iowa has 13 scenic drives and 23 visitor centers. The terrain of plains and low, rolling hills makes bicycling easy, and the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (Ragbrai) is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state and is the longest, largest, and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Iowa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Iowa.

Des Moines is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Iowa. One-way flights to Des Moines typically cost $41, while round-trip flights cost around $53.

A round-trip flight to Iowa will typically cost around $142, however they can be found for as little as $53.

For those looking to save time traveling to Iowa, Chicago offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 27 minutes).

If being close to Blank Park Zoo is important to you, you’ll want to land at Des Moines Airport.

Yes. Those touching down at Des Moines can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Des Moines has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the closest property to Des Moines (0.0 mi away from Des Moines).